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5 SOLUTIONS FOR



         SHARED

 written by:
 MATTHEW BRADY
  BATHROOMS



















 FOR MOST PEOPLE, HOME IS WHERE   But instead of getting endlessly frustrated, you can take some   2. Set schedules

 THE HEART IS. BUT THE BATHROOM IS   simple steps to make a shared bathroom workable.  Without a doubt, it can be stressful when people need to get
 USUALLY WHERE THE BATTLE IS.  ready at the same time, especially in the morning. An easy   Your home’s
 1. Communicate  answer for this is to set a fair schedule and time limit for each
 Most of us have experienced the necessity of sharing a   First and foremost, you need to have clear communication   person. For example, your spouse could have the bathroom   bathroom doesn’t
 bathroom, whether in a dorm, an apartment, or a house. The   between everyone using the bathroom. Each person will have   from 6:00 to 6:30 on Monday mornings and from 6:30 to 7:00
                                                                          need to be a
 experience can include such pleasantries as a cluttered vanity,   their own preferences and pet peeves for this sanctuary, and   on Tuesday mornings, alternating with you all week.

 disheveled drawers, and a regularly empty toilet paper roll,   they must be respected and accounted for before you change or
 among others—any of which could result in bad moods, frayed   add anything. Once this happens, you can set mutually agreed-  Likewise, equality and consideration are key for maintaining a   BATTLEGROUND.
 nerves, and resentfulness.  upon ground rules, responsibilities, and private spaces—and   pristine bathroom for everyone to enjoy. Creating an easy-to-
 start transforming your bathroom.  access monthly cleaning schedule, with reminders for whose



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